Boy name
Taruna name meaning
“young; a young person”
Taruna is a masculine name from Sanskrit meaning young or a young person. Its source is taruṇa, meaning young, which was borrowed into several languages of the Indonesian archipelago. In Indonesian, taruna also denotes a military cadet, giving the word an additional use beyond its meaning of youth.
What does Taruna mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Taruna
From Sanskrit taruṇa 'young', borrowed into several Indonesian languages. In Indonesian, taruna also denotes a military cadet.
Name combinations with Taruna
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Taruna, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Taruna: young; a young person
- Gema: sound reflected back
- Saputera: son, boy
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Taruna Sukman Hadiwibowo
Meaning of each word
- Taruna: young; a young person
- Sukman: soul; spirit
- Hadiwibowo: excellent and authoritative
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Taruna Uji
Meaning of each word
- Taruna: young; a young person
- Uji: test, trial
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Meaning of each word
- Harapan: hope for something good
- Taruna: young; a young person
- Karyanto: work, accomplishment
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Taruna Ragil
Meaning of each word
- Taruna: young; a young person
- Ragil: last-born child in a family
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Meaning of each word
- Taruna: young; a young person
- Raditya: the sun
- Anjar: new, fresh
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How to pronounce Taruna
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taruna/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦫꦸꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮛᮥᮔ |
Is Taruna a boy’s name?
Yes, Taruna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Taruna ranks #2,656 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Taruna
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Yahya♂The prophet John's name
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Amran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Waluyo♂Recovered, safe, and well
- Yuwono♂Young, in one's youth
- Muda♂Young, still youthful
- Anom♂Young, youthful
- Margono♂Path, life's path
Famous people named Taruna
- Taruna Ikrar · b. 1969
- Dewa Taruna Nugraha · b. 1991
FAQ about the name Taruna
What is the meaning of Taruna?
Taruna means young; a young person. From Sanskrit taruṇa 'young', borrowed into several Indonesian languages. In Indonesian, taruna also denotes a military cadet.
Is Taruna a boy’s name?
Yes, Taruna is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Taruna?
Taruna is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Taruna have?
Taruna has 3 syllables (Ta-ru-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Taruna?
Taruna ranks #2,656 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Taruna?
Some ideas: Taruna Gema Saputera; Taruna Sukman Hadiwibowo; Taruna Uji.
Famous people named Taruna?
Notable people named Taruna include Taruna Ikrar, Dewa Taruna Nugraha.
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